Pjila’si – Welcome
As First Nations and Inuit we are now entering an exciting time filled with opportunity as we travel the journey of economic reconciliation, inherent rights, Aboriginal Title and claims. There is much to understand and be informed about as we travel this journey.
This web site will focus on information about what is happening in First Nation communities across Canada including ours here at Pabineau First Nation. We will also provide information on what is happening in other countries affecting Indigenous Peoples.
Your comments, wisdom and knowledge are appreciated so please comment if appropriate.
Creator, we thank you for yesterday, we are grateful for today and hopeful for tomorrow.
2 N.B. First Nations explore nuclear power project on traditional land | CBC News In ‘B.C.,’ First Nations practice and learn salmon traditions — key to food security – Indiginews The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less | Sea ice | The Guardian Founder of First Nations coffee company shares knowledge at Toronto...
This week’s articles include opinion pieces about UNDRIP. Sad to read such negativity given the progress being made on Reconciliation. Being informed creates understanding and breaks down barriers. Read about recent activity as we continue on the journey of reconciliation on these links: Building Bridges: Anishinaabek and Land Trusts/Environmental NGOs Relationship Forum to foster dialogue...
Kudos to PM Carney. Trying to dictate which country we should trade with is not respecting our Sovereignty as a Nation ( As First Nations we know all to well what that means and how it feels BUT that is for a further discussion). Now is the time for us to unite as a country, help our businesses weather the storm ahead, and as the Prime Minister said in walking away from negotiations, Pivot and...
Plenty of interesting articles in this edition. Reading about the Siraya Tribe of Taiwan brought back memories of a trip to Taiwan with Elijah Harper and two other First Nation leaders. We met with Taiwan Ministers of Government and with numerous tribes. The trip garnered significant media coverage from both the Taiwan and Peoples Republic of China (PRC) newspapers. Certainly of interest to...